Ann Judson: A Missionary Life For Burma

Title: Ann Judson: A Missionary Life For Burma (previously published as My Heart in His Hands)

Author: Sharon James

Genre(s): Christian Biographical / Nonfiction

Romance Content: Couples do get married, a man is captivated with a girl upon seeing her for the first time, possibly more; none of which was a big issue for me personally (although I don’t agree with “love at first sight”!).

Recommended age range: 12+

My Rating: ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ (five stars)

My Review:

I was originally interested in this book because I was writing a brief paper on Adoniram Judson for school. I believe I finished that paper before I was able to get this book from the public library, but I’m so glad I read it anyway! Mrs. Ann Judson sounds like an amazing woman whose testimony was encouraging to me.

This book includes many excerpts from Mrs. Judson’s diary and letters, which is a big reason why I enjoyed it so much! Mrs. Judson’s struggles and heart for the Lord shine through her writings. It was also interesting to read about the Judsons’ missionary endeavors and adventures in Burma and throughout the world (they had difficulties in several places before they finally made it to Burma, as well as after that).

Anyone who is interested in missions, history, or even someone who just wants to be encouraged in the Lord ought to read this book! I highly recommend it.